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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Using Poison for Insects.

The following sensible remarks are
from the pen of Mr. John J. Thomas. the
yeteran horticultural editor of the Coun-
try Gentleman:
The use of Paris green fof lie pots o
beetle and London purple Ior The codl rg
moth, is always dangerous unle-S due
caution Is employed by the ooe-ri >.
Every year somebody has been 30 o. ec.
In one case the opeiaoo; c%4eie.s =
lowed the dust to rise so as TO De b. e. W.
ed; ir another it was Freely U3,d , :
field of potatoes on Che windw2 d side o.
a dwelling. Ga one occasion poor felceH
allowed a herd of cattle 10 break iato Ine
field and eat the potato tops o. wi,;cl. rhe
poison had been busted; and the milca
COWS died. But the use of thi1 poison
will not be given up, SO long as it proves
SO effectual, any more than the people
will abolish railroads because so mao
| are killed. The number of persons who
perish by railroads is 100 times greater
than all who are poisoned by insecticides
For the potato the only harm that can
come from their use is by careless apeli-
cation: for Paris green, being insoluble
can rot enter the plant nor the tu0er; the
soil contains enough iron to neptrallze
the poison and the tubers are where the
poison never touches them. Besides, mil
lions of people have eaten the potatoes
with perfect impunity. So with the
| apples in the orchald d; no harm can arise
| if the proper precautions are used OF
sufficiently diiuting the poison, keeping
on the windward side, doing the work
early in the season, and allowing months
of rainy weather to elapse before eating
| the fruit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
ESnpcialiy To Women

Sweet is revenge especially to women" said
the gifted, but naughty, Lord Byron. Surely he
was in bad humor when he wrote such words.
But there are complaints that only women suffer,
that are carrying numbers of them down 10
early graves There is hope for those who suffer,
no matter how sorely or severely, in DR.. r. V.
Perce's "Favorite Prescription" Safe in its ac-
ton it is blessing, especially to tCon,en and TO
men, too, for when women suffer, the household
is aSkew.
In boring well near Pine Grove, ESmeralda
County, New, steam of temperature hot enough
to COOK potatoes was struck ut depth of sixty
feet below the surface.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
FARM. HOME AND GARDEN
No NONSENSE ABOUTHER.

fell upon my benced knees
And asked If she vould wed;
She was plain. prosaic lass,
And this aissi she said:
.-Of course ycu think me beautiful,
Although my hair is red:
But can you, while well bred lad,
Supply me well with bread:
81 have stirring appetite,
And dearly love to eat:
To meet my aspirations you
Must furnish me with meat
listened with aston sbnenr
To hear her aascer so:
To interlard Ter taiK vim things
Which to the Iarcet go.
Ana modestly admitted I
Had, u that lucid hour,
In seeking flowers of Paradise,
Forgotten earthly -four.
She somewhat sighed or raths- blusbe3,
She kinder thought q while,
And tneu emarked that though besuiled,
Unjust be withou. guile
Then sadly Sail was too good,
Too wholly good for her;
To conquer life's yicissitGde
We might not quite csncur.
Some sweeter. sIight,r girl, she thought,
Tof-asts Of love inclined,
Would with consuming appetite,
quick onsum. ton find.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

One pint of milk, two tablespoonfuls of
corn starch, whites of three eggs; dis
solve the corn stsrch in little of the
milk stir In a small halfcupful of sugar
in remainder of the milk, which place on
the fire: when it begins to boil stir in corn
starch; stir constantly till it becomes a
smooth paste; now stir in the whites of
the eggs beaten to a stiff froth, stir over
the fire long enough to cook the eggs
flavor and mold. Serve cold with a Gus
tard made of the yolks of the eggs, pint
of milk, and sugar and flavor it to
taste. When beating the whites of the
eggs a pinch of salt hastens the stifren-
ing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

is most distressing, not only to the person aiict-
cd il he have any pride. but to those with whom
he comes In contact. 1t is a delicate matter to
speak or, but it has parted not only friends but
lovers. Bad breath and catarrh are inseparable.
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the worst cases
a 9 thousands
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
French Naval Tactics.

A very interesting series of maneuvers
by the French Mediterranean squadron
will take place in April, writes CORE
spondent of The London Standard.
There are to be two distinct operations.
The first will consist in an attempt of
torpedo division lying under the lee of
the island of Sardinia to Intecept French
military convoy on its way from Toulon
to Algiers. The second operation will
have peculiar interest for English naval
men. A French squadron is to attempt
TO force its way through the Straits of
Gibraltar, a torpedo Squadron barring
the passage. The fact of the French
navy indulging in sham fight under the
very muzzle of war guns seems a some
what questionable proceeding. In the
third operation. the Gibraltar Straits
having been forced, the torpedo-b boats
will try to prevent the squadron from
entering Brsst. The site of these latter
maneuvers is oddly selected. Gibraltar
is as much an English military port as
Cherbourg is french. aud l do not think
that the French would welcome an En-
glish sham fight within gunshot of the
forts in the break water. The Programme
certainly requires explanation. OF course,
no harm is meant, but the idea Is a viola
ton of military rule and precedent If
We lived in less civilized times, and mad
not com plete confidence IN the peaceful
intentions of our Eeighbors, what guar
antee could there be that the torpedo
boats and squadron should not combine
and attempt to carry Gibraltar by coup
de maiRs The attention of our admir-
atty should be called to the matter. and
the French authorities requested to choose
some less suggestive spot
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
WELLS HAIR BALSAM.

II gray, restores to original color. An elegant
dressing, softens and beauties. No oil noI
grease. A Tonic Restorative. Stops hair com
ing out: strengthens, cleanses, heals scalp. soc.
w. H. Price, poor writing teacher of Xenia
Ohio, has fallen heir to s575, 900 in England. He
used O be n bOOtblack
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
% CURE CHILBLAINs.
DOLLY Warden CAKE.

This requires three eggs, two cups of
white sugar, threequarters of cup of
butter, one cup sweet milk, three cups of
sifted hour, two tablespoonfuls of baking
powder; take half the mixture and bake
as two jelly cakes. To the rest add table
Spoonful of molasses, one cup of chop
ped raisins and. currants mixed, one tea
spoonful of allspice and cinnamon. Put
the cake together when baked with jelly,
current or lemon, and! frost the top. If
one wish, one of the white layers can be
colored pink with sugar sand or red jelly
dissolved.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Testing Seed.

CoireSDt ndencS Practical Farmer
Il is always best 10 test your seed, no
mater whether you nave saved it your
SELF or rot. Many farmers think that
when they save their own seed they are
then safe beyond a doubt, and do not
give the matter any further attention, bat
experience shows that this will not do TO
depend on always, for there are so many
causes during the course of a winter, any
one of which would destroy the vitality of
the seed, that the farmer is not safe in
planting any crop of considerable size
without first testing the seed TO see wheth-
er 1t is perfectly good or not.
This can be easily done. by putting a
fair sample of the seed in box of dirt,
placing the box back of the kitchen stove
where it will be kept warm most of the
time. If the seed is good it will then
quickly sprout, if the dirt is kept warm
and moist. In this way the farmer is
enabled to act intellig entity, and can
easily see just how good mis- seed is, and
whether it is safe to plant large crops
with it or not.
1t is indeed very risky business 10 plant
large fields with seed that has not been
tested. The work IS trifiing, and it is
but small Job to test it, yet it often
tunes FeSui'S III saving a dig loss.
With the small crops and tho garden
vegetables it is not near SO important to
test the seed, but even then 1t would be q
good idea to test it all the same, as the
result would be so much more satisfactory
for all concerned.
Farmers can not expect to have con
slant, steady improvement in their crops
unless they pay especial care TO selecting
their own seed and having il well preseIv v
ed in some dry, well-ventiIa3ed place,
whore there is TO danger from decay or
mold. BY such u plPn of operation the
farmer knows Just what 20 depend On,
and there is not then any liability of hav-
ing TO suffer severe Losses by having in
ferior seeds passed off on him, which is
done more or less evel- year.
1t is not only safer, out also more eco
nomicai, to save and test your own ssed,
as the expense is always quite iarge in
proportion to the amount of seed OBJ
tanned when bought.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

1t would be the most remarkable thing in the
history of the world if the little harmless Moxie
Nerve Food plant should substitute the use of
stimulants and take the wind out of the sails of
the political temperance parties. There is the best
Of authority for the statement that the drinker is
better satisfied with it, and the liquor dealer has
10 keep it or lose his custom. 1t is powerful fac
tor that they can make just as much money on it,
and pay no license. Also, the women and church.
es back it to the utmost. ALI the dealers say its
sale Is enormous. The company putting it on the
market offer the chemists S 900 if they can find
anything in it more deieterious than common bit
ter-root and winter green. We thank God it can
do SO well without harm
Herr Krupp is going to start daily
newspaper at Essen for the use of his 20,
600 workmen. Herr Krupp knows how to
make big guns, but it remains to be seen
whether he will know how to make q good
newspaper.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Political Temnerance Parties

Several books of county records in Iowa. which
had long been missing, were recently found in a
Davenport saloon, where they had been pawned
for liquor by a former official.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
address WORLDS DISPENSARY MEDICAL. ASS0CI aTIs

In the wild Weston an Eastern rail
road: First passenger yes, life in
the West is, after all, the only life. There
you are free and unfettered, and can do
as you like" Second passanger-"I've ira
veled in the West myself, and don't ike
1.-THE poople are to barbarous.' First
passenger.-"Excuse me, stranger, but
how far West have you been!" Second
as5enger-"Syracuse."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Snup Little Fortunes

May be had by all who are sufficiently intelli-
& Co, Portland, Maine, have something new to
offer in the line of work which you can do for
ed. Profits immense, and every worker is sure
of over S. day; several have made over $50 al !
single day. All ages; both sexes Capital not
required; you started free; all particulars
free. You had better write TO them at once.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

1t is stated that the highest salary paid Metho-
dist ministers in the New Hampshire Conference
is $500 and the use of parsonage, while the
Average. including house rent Is Sffl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Read all the advertisements of spring medi-
cines, and then take Ayers Sarsaparilla
PRINCE BISMARCK buys his wine of a
large Bordeaux house, and its representa-
tive the other day, as the story goes, aft
er getting large order from the man OF
blood and iron, wanted to be sociable as
Frenchmen do, and so oftly asked about
the probability of war, Tut, tut" ex-
claimed the prince, "what put war into
your head? Do you suppose l would or
der wine if expected war? No, no;
would come and get it myself"
Loaded with impurities, your blood needs
cleansing with Ayers SarsaparilIa-
Long cloaks of brightest red, trimmed
with black fur. have been made fashion
able in Washington by one of the legation
ladies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

The best thing on earth TO add to starch to give
q good body and beautiful gloss is though on
Dirt" only washing compound that can be so
used Makes ironing easy and saveG the starch.
other.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Young Charles Dickens has signed contract
to deliver fifty readings from his fathers Crks
in this country. beginning Oct. l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
CANNING RHUBARB.

Peel the stalks and cut in small pieces
and wash in cold water. Place in a kettle
with sufficient sugar and only water
enough to keep from burning. Stew as
for sauce and can same as fruit. In the
winter it will taste as fresh as if Just
| cooked, and it is nice for either sauce or
r,ia
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
SPONGE CREAM.

One pint of fresh milk, three table
spoonfuls of good gelatine, three table
.poonfuls of sugar, three eggs. Put gel
atine into cold milk, let it stand little
while; pnt on stove and bring milk to
boiling point, then add the sugar and
yelks of eggs which have been well beat
en- together. Remove from the fire ard
stir in the whites, which have also been
beaten stiff. Add little salt and flavor
to suit, and pour into moulds; wet first so
the cream will turn out easily.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
An offensive Breath

When John Mackay travels by rail he is always
accompanied by a telegraph operator with a
portable telegraph instrument for sending des-
patches in cases of necessity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
InfaIIihle Cure for
Female Complaints,

Thousands OF women bear grateful testimony u
the wonderful cures it has made. II contains no IN
toxicating properties to irritate sensitive ston
Goh, or 10 induce injurious reaction aft.r ten
porary stimulation II assists digestion. makes rio
healthy blood and builds up the entreg- ZEN, thu
laying the sure foundation for perfect h. 4lth.
81 Get IL of yosr druggist; s100 per bottle; siI
bottles 500. of ". GILMORE SON ARO9iAJ
IC WINE co. Pavilion, N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

A st Paul man offered to stake his wife
in game of poker against $50 In money.
The other party agreed and won. but
when he come to see the wife he released
all claims to her for seventyfive and q
iack-knife.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

The gilded youth of Gotham are dropp-
ing their jaw. in anticipation of another
publication of tailors' debtors.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

1t is believed that thousands will be added this
year to Alaskas population, mining and ex-
ploring are to be theoretically prosecuted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Al tbs seaso1 re-riy every one needs a good
medicine purify. vitzlize. and errich the boo.
and Hooa's Szrsspzrilz Is lie best for this pu--
pcse- !; Is pscnlia- II that it strengthens .nc
builds NJ the system ard creates "A appetite.
Esz5e Il erzs.1csr-s disease Be cure 70 ge. Hoodt
szrsspz-fIia- Do NOT take any ether
Hoods Szrszra--Iia sold By druggists 81; si-
fu-s5 Prepared BY C. Hood L Co. Lowell. N.ss-
100 Doses One Dollar
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Professor Bell, the telephone man, is rebuilding
his home in Washington. 1t was recently
burned and the negroes say it is possessed by
devil of bad luck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Cheng Tong Hoon, the Chinese Minister, is
going to Spain to spend some time as he is ac
credited to that country as well as to the United
States
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

IF muslins, calicos, etc, appear to not wear
or wash as well as formerly the reason is in the
use of inferior alkaline--soap washing compounds
that destroy the texture and neutraliZe the col
ors. Shun themI Use "KOmgh on Dirt.'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
ODD THINGS OUT WESr

Lilac bushes are in bloom at Salt Lake
City.
Miles City, NJ. T., complains of drunken
United States soldiers.
At Carson Chinese opium smokers are
made to clean the streets.
The young ladies of Calusa, Cal, will
organize military company.
Thirty three hotels are being built in
Los Angeles county, California.
In one day last week seven children died
in Yankton, D. T., of scarlet fever.
Fish are so plentiful at Clear Lake,
Cal, that they are sold at IL cents
pound.
1t is believed that the deep snow and
cold weather have killed off all the prairie
chickens of Montana.
The soldiers at Boise City, Idaho, have
organized a minstrel company and will
give an exhibition.
Thomas Keene, the first white child
born In Montana, died recently, aged
twenty years and three months.
Organic weakness or loss of power in
either sex, however induced, speedily and perma-
nentiy cured. Enclose 10 cents in stamps for
book of particulars. Worlds Dispensary Medi-
cal Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
Professor Bell the telephone man. is rebuilding
his home in Washington. 1t recently
burned and the negroes say it is possessed by o
devil of bad luck.
81 have been afflicted with an Affection of
the Threat from childhood, caused by dipntheria,
and have used various remedies, but have never
found anything equal to Browns BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs.-ReU. g. NJ Hampton, PiketOn, Ky
Sold only in boxes
Ben. Perley Poore makes the startling asser-
hot If
great favor this season among the fair sex at
Washington.
Frazer Axle Grease lasts four times as long as
any other. Use it; save your horses and wagons
Cheng Tong Hoon, the Chinese Minister, is
going to Spain to spend some time, he is ac-
credited to that country as well as to the United
States
IF muslins, calicos, etc, appear to not wear
use of inferior alkaline soap washing compounds
that destroy the texture and neutraliZe the col
ors. shun theml Use Trough on Dirt"
There has not been grog-shop in Atkinson,
ed nothing for the support of the poor for the
last eight or ten years.
IF YOU ARE LOSING YOUR GRIP
On life try Wells Health Remover" Goes direct
to weak spots. For weak men, delicate women.
"BUCHU-PAIBA." Quick, complete cure all an
The registration at Leavenworth Kan, reaches
1000, of which 3 623 are women; 6l7 of these are
coored. At Parsons go women registered and
LASS men.
The best thing on earth TO add to starch to give
q good body and beautiful gloss is "Rough on
Dirt" only washing compound that be
used. Makes ironing easy and saveG the starch
Has dirt removing power double that of any
other.
Young Charles Dickens mas signed contract
70 deliver fifty readings from his fathers wtrks
In this country. beginning Oct. J.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
IF YOU ARE LOSING YOUR GRIP

N, H for ffftylone Years, The town has expend'
ed nothing for the support of the poor for the
laSt aioyht pr ton
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Organic weakness or loss of power in
either sex, however induced, speedily and perma-
nentiy cured Enclose 10 cents in stamps for
book of particulars. Worlds Dispensary Medi
cal Association. Buffalo. n. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

On life try Wells Health Remover" Goes direct
to weak spots. For weak men, delicate women.
"BUCHU-PAIBA." Quick, complete cure. all an
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

II have been afflicted with an Affection of
the Threat from childhood, caused by diphtneria,
and have used various remedies but have never
found anything equal to BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs.-ReU. e. NJ Hampton, PiketOn, Ky.
Sold only in boxes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Trough on Dirt" whitens cIotbin

though on Dirt whitens clothing yellowed
by careless washing or use of cheap washing com
pounds. Washes everything from finest laces to
heaviest blankets. There need be no fear in using
this article. Does not rot nor yellow. 5 & Toe.
DR.. Joseph Parker writes: In one of the last
letters we had from Mr. Beecher he said: / am
perfectly we'll l wonder if l shall ever grow
old ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
THE HOUSEHOLD.
FOR SpRAlrJS,

The white of an egg and salt mixed to
Z thick paste is one of the best remedies
for sprains, bruises or lameness for man
or beast. Rub well the parts affected.
TO RELIEVE ASTHMA.
Wet bIottng paper in strong solution
of saltpetev; dry IL and burn piece three
inches square on platein sleeping room,
and it will afford quick relief.
10 CURE CHILBLAINS.
Soak feet for fifteen minutes in warm
water; put on pair of rubbers, without
stockings, and go to bed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small doses
of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Miss Mary Messmer, who recently married
c. j. Griffith at Los Angeles, Cal, has 81 600 OO0
in her own right. and Griffith is worth 6 600 600
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
hit.
GOODS RECOVERED.
! number of houses in various part
city were raided to-day and Ii
,ntity of goods recovered. Every
ested had stolen goods somewh
long the prisoners are several des
characters, who were wanted by
ice for other offenses. They were
ned and when not taken by surE
listed arrest. Numbers overpow
N, however, and all were safely loo
ing anu tsOapeN
A REAKFhIANs {

The most important arrest made here
was Brakeman Young. He call at the
jail to see one of the prisoners this morn
ing, and was Immediately locked up. At
first he protested that he was innocent,
but finally admitted that he had large
lot of the stolen property at his home,
and told how the goods had come into
his possession: his confession will, it is
said, convict thirteen crews. kilograms
from Cadiz, Steubenville, and points
west of Columbus report the arrest of
large number of railroad employees i'm
plicsted in the robberies. The prelImin-
airy hearing will be held on April Is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

The registration al Leavenworth, Kan, reaches
1000, of which 623 are women; 6l7 of these are
colored. At Parsons go women registered and
l. 4SS men
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Ben. Perley Poore makes the startling asser-
ton that the practice of snuff dipping has found
great favor this season among the fair sex at
Washington.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
TREATING THE WRONG DISEASE

Mrs. 4. +. MORGAN, of No. II Lexington 81.
East R1S''n, Mass, says: Five years ago
WIS & dreadful sufferer from uterine troubles
Having exhausted the skill of three ply
sicilns, / was completely discouraged, and 5,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Frazer Axle Grease lasts four times as long @.
any other. Use it: save Your horses and WAGONS